namida no ame ga hou tataku
涙の雨が方叩く
The rain of tears fall onto the path,
tabi ni utsukushiku
旅に美しく
making the journey beautiful.
kudaranai ruuru kara, namida sezu ni naiteita
下らないルールから、涙せずに泣いていた
Set unto unreasonable rules, unable to hold back my tears I cried.
kouyatte sugita mirai chizu
こうやって過ぎた未来地図
Passing just like that, the map to the future...
surihette kokoro wo ume takute
磨り減って心を埋めたくて
Wanting to fill my worn out heart,
atsumeta iranai mono bakari
集めた要らないものばかり
I gathered nothing but useless things I did not want.
bye bye ano itoshiki hibi wa
バイバイあの愛しき日々は
Bye bye to those lovely days,
modori wa shinai kara
戻りはしないから
because they won't be coming back.
hiraite yuku chiisana tojita kokoro ga
開いて行く小さな閉じた心が
It's opening up, my small closed up heart...
yoru no sumi de shizuka ni
夜の隅で静かに
...quietly in the recess of the night.
irodzuite、motto fukaku yasashiku
色付いて、もっと深く優しく
More colourful, deeper, and kinder,
asa no hikari au uke de
朝の光会う受けで
letting the day's light cover me.
namida no ame ga hou tataku
涙の雨が方叩く
The rain of tears fall onto the path,
tabi ni utsukushiku
旅に美しく
making the journey beautiful.
I've witnessed something outrageous.
Is that what one would call a "lover's quarrel"?
Min-
Minko-san.
H-Hey...
Shut it.
Don't talk. Don't breathe!
I'm going to die.
Good morning, Ohana-chan.
Minchi?
What's with her?
Did something happen, Ohana-chan?
Eh?
Um...
The thing is...
Eh?!
Tohru-san?
Why was he at Fukuya?
I don't know what's going on...
Would you mind telling me the rest of that story?
Minko.
Fetch me the grater from the storage.
Yes, sir.
Um, Tohru-san sure is late today...
He's not coming today.
What do you mean?
Hurry up with the grater.
Yes, sir.
Episode 5
A Chef's Tearful Romance
He's been offered work somewhere else?
Based on the information I have collected, that's likely the case.
Information?
I've been thinking lately that I may be better at writing detective novels than erotica.
For the sake of my novel, with this shabby hot springs inn as the main setting,
I have been gathering information about the people and their secrets here.
Wow, a detective novel.
No one cares about that!
Tell us more about Tohru-chan's work offer!
You don't care?
Fine then.
Did you all know?
Our landlady and Fukuya's landlady have been rivals since long ago.
Eh?
I've heard the rumours, but...
Fukuya, looking for a way to undermine Kissui Inn, set their eyes on Tohru-kun.
Losing a talented chef would have a huge impact on this inn.
Then, that was...
Eh?
I saw it last night.
Are you OK with this, Ren-san?
You sure you'll be fine without me?
I can handle things here even without you around.
I understand.
Maybe he was discussing it with Ren-san.
About the job offer.
Fukuya is a first-class inn.
Compared to our run-down place, he'd have a brighter future there.
You shouldn't say that.
Ren-san was simply giving the talented Tohru a push in the right direction.
But, why all of a sudden...
He didn't even say goodbye.
He sure is doing well.
He's already getting along with Fukuya's succeeding daughter-
That can't be true!
Minchi!
He may seem rough and cold, but...
he cares about his job and the people at Kissui Inn more than anyone else!
There's no way he would do something like that!
A death-by-grater murder incident?
All right. Let's go ask the person himself.
Tohru-san, he... today...
He's not here?
We were too late, huh.
He's already moved on...
...and left us behind.
Minchi...
The white croaker will be done soon.
How are the Szechuan leaf peppers?
I'm chopping them right now.
Um...
Why did Tohru-san go to Fukuya?
You're serious about becoming a chef too, aren't you?
Yes.
Then you will understand eventually.
That's-
'Cuz you aren't paying attention.
I'm sorry. I'll chop them right away.
Are you out of your mind?
Do you intend on handling the customer's food with your finger like that?
I'll do it.
Minko-san...
Must be difficult for her.
Can't do anything about it, now that her saviour is gone.
Saviour?
The one who allowed Minko to work here was actually Tohru.
She wanted to be a chef so badly that she didn't even go to school, I heard.
Even though her parents were against it.
But she wouldn't give up and kept going here and there looking for a place to take her in.
Please let me work here!
Even if you say that...
Your parents are against this, right?
But, I-
Being a chef is not as easy as you think it is.
Are you really up for it?
Yes.
Show us what you can do.
I'm done.
It's thick.
Too thick.
I'm amazed you decided to be a chef with this level of skill.
She still has a ways to go.
Landlady, Ren-san.
Would you mind taking her in until she can be of use?
She still needs improvement, but she has the right attitude.
What do you think, Ren-san?
You'll be responsible for guiding her.
Yes, sir.
What kind of face is that?
A chef starts the morning off early.
Kitchen hand.
T-Thank you very much!
So that's what happened.
Go check up on her.
Nako and I will take care of the rest.
OK!
Tohru-san...
U-Um, Minko-san.
Don't you have work to do?
I was worried about you, so...
No need to.
I wonder if I can work at Fukuya too...
I guess it's impossible for someone like me.
I'm sure it'll be fine!
I'm sure Tohru-san will put in a good word for you!
Just like when you first came here.
W-Where did you hear that from?
I'm sure Tohru-san would be able to work better if Minko-san was there.
You... hobiron!
How could I go work at Fukuya?!
I was able to work at Kissui Inn because of Tohru-san.
I have a debt of gratitude to Tohru-san, the landlady, and Ren-san at Kissui Inn that I can never repay!
But you said you want to go work at Fukuya just now.
I didn't mean that.
You're amazing, Minko-san.
Huh?
Whether it's work, love, or your own personal matters, you're giving it your all.
I want to cheer you on.
You should chase after him.
B-But...
You can't do anything without Tohru-san, right?
Get out...
Get out, you hobiron!
Minko-san!
She locked me out...
Minko-san must really love him...
To fall in love with someone is a pretty incredible thing.
So does that mean...
Kou-chan
Sorry I didn't come see you off.
Ohana, good luck!!
It was the same with Kou-chan?
Kou-chan...
I don't think there's much to look forward to.
I mean, it's just a local festival.
I didn't say it was pointless, Takako-san.
She just snaps way too easily.
Where'd they keep it, I wonder...
Oh?
What are you doing loitering around in a place like this?
Ah. I was just...
I know.
Help me out with something.
Eh?
Let me know when you find a lantern.
You can just look in those boxes.
OK...
You do know what a lantern looks like, right?
Maybe I still don't understand anything.
Ah, that's it.
Is this for the lantern festival?
You know about it, huh.
It looks lovely.
What is this?
That's a wishing note.
Wishing note?
If you write your wish on the lantern's wishing note,
to show their gratitude for us showing them the way,
the deities would take it back to Izumo and grant your wish.
Wow.
However, only diligent people get their wishes granted.
It wouldn't work for someone like you, who skips work.
Diligent people...
Would just decorating the lanterns in a modern fashion really attract more customers?
I will still do as Takako-san instructed, though.
A diligent person's wish will be granted, right?
Eh?
I'm borrowing this.
Eh?
Hobiron! Hobiron! Hobiron!
She doesn't understand anything!
That idiot!
Minko-san!
Let's go bring Tohru-san back!
You- What are you-
Tohru-san has a sharp tongue, but he is kinder and works harder than anyone.
He seems rough and cold, but he cares about his job and the people at Kissui Inn more than anyone else.
His hair is about this long with slightly slanted eyes, right?
We can't lose someone like that!
So...!
You don't understand anything.
Tohru-san was recognised for his skill and got invited to Fukuya.
Do you know how much of an honour that is?
No.
You idiot.
I want what's best for him, so...
I don't want to get in his way.
Minko-san, you hobiron!
You love Tohru-san, don't you?
Fine then. I'll go to Fukuya by myself.
You idiot! What's the point in doing something like that?
I want to do something for you, who's working so hard!
If I do that, I would feel like I'd be more hardworking.
But, it's impossible to bring him back.
In that case, we'll...
...ask the deities for help!
I'm off.
W-Wait-
Hey, you!
What is with her?
She's such a hobi-
Excuse me!!!
Gr-and-ma...
Yuina, I told you to call me "landlady", didn't I?
Sor-ry, Gr-and-ma...
So, what is it?
The fr-r-ont lobby s-seems k-i-i-ind of n-noisy.
Come out here! Landlady!
Hey, stop struggling.
What's all this ruckus?
Ohana-chan?
Ah! She's here!
You're from Shijima's place.
I'm her granddaughter.
I came here to ask for a favour.
Please return Tohru-san.
Huh?
How cruel can you guys at Fukuya be?
Your lodging is huge, you have a lot of cars,
and your granddaughter is really pretty.
You shouldn't have stolen our chef too!
What is this girl saying?
Kissui Inn needs Tohru-san, so...
Tohru-san already left.
Where did he go?
Kissui Inn.
Kissui Inn?
Eh?
What?
He was helping out?
Our only chef caught a cold, so Kissui Inn's head chef got Tohru-san to help us out.
I tried using a fake Hakata dialect this time.
Do you understand?
So that's how it is...
Then, you and Tohru-san were...
Me?
You know, you two were riding on the bike together.
He was just giving me a ride because I wanted one, that's all.
That's all?
Ah, right. Now what do I do with the helmet
since he won't be coming back anymore?
Ohana-chan, do you want it?
I decorated it a bit though.
You can use it for riding the bike.
I'll let you know if I ever need it.
I'm so tired.
Ohana-chan!
Tohru-san came back!
Working somewhere else?!
Where the heck did you guys get that idea from?
That writer should just get back to writing his erotica instead of spreading weird rumours.
Ren-san.
Hm?
If... if I really went to work somewhere else,
what would you do?
I will definitely stop you for sure, next time!
I wasn't asking you!
Sorry.
Minko. Go check the vegetable stock.
Ah, got it!
And organize the ingredients in the storeroom while you're at it.
I'm happy for Minko-san.
Oh, right.
Move.
I can't get on my bike.
Geez, even with nothing on you, you still get in the way.
There you go. I moved.
Why don't you just leave already?
Thanks for your work.
That's what you say after trying to bring me back?
When is the farewell party?
T-That was...!
In the end, you were the only one who tried to stop me, huh.
Eh?
It's still better than no one, I guess.
What are you doing?
I have a sensitive nose.
If Ren-san didn't try to stop me, then that means I still have a long way to go.
Ah, Tohru-san left.
What happened?
I still don't like that person!
This was a good experience for Tohru-kun, huh.
With this, things here will be fine even if I pass away one day.
Landlady!
I was joking.
Enishi. Give them a call and apologize later.
To Shigeko-chan's place, that is.
To Fukuya?
What a long day...
You sure ran around a lot, Ohana-chan.
Aren't you glad that he didn't get hired away, Minko-san?
I knew he wasn't going to, anyway.
You'll be together with Tohru-san from now on, right?
You can call me Minchi.
Eh?
Really?
In return...
Write a nickname you like here.
I'll call you that.
Eh?
You wanted one, didn't you? I heard from Nako.
If you write it on the wishing note, then I wouldn't mind calling you that.
Minchi.
Why, thank you.
But...
I didn't think I'd have to think of one myself.
Since you two are Nakochi and Minchi, so I would be...
Ohachi? But maybe Hanachi would be better.
Ah! But that sounds too much like "nosebleed".
TL Note: "Nosebleed" is pronounced "Hanaji" which sounds really similar to "Hanachi"
Then, let's see...
Hmm... maybe...
Time's up.
Eh?
Why?
Because you're being stupid and taking too long.
I'll think of one really quick!
Give me another chance!
No.
Come on, Minchi...
Minchi, please!
Be quiet.
Please!
Kou-chan, are you doing well?
Ohana here.
Kou-chan, I think I've finally found something worth working hard for.
I'm sure it's thanks to the text you sent to me.
Northern Coast
Hot Springs
Thank you, Kou-chan.
Ohana
I can see my dreams just within reach
yume o miru sukoshi te maede
I wonder what was left behind?
oitekita mono wa nan dake
I don't want to forget, but...
wasurete shimaitaku wa nai kedo
...it's been so long
toki yori gutto
All that's left on the edge of my memory...
kioku no somi ni kabu noha
...are nothing but the faint flowing colors of sepia
fuwari bon yaketa sepia iro
In front of my eyes, on the other side of my present days...
me no mae wo fusagu hibi no mukou
...they are gradually flowing away
sukoshi zutsu tooku
Why am I so short of breath?
daitai nande iki o kirashite
It must be because I'm running
hashitterun darou
I will continue picking up speed...
SPEED agete yuku no
...afraid of stopping
tachi tomaru koto ga kowakute
My heartbeat quickens as you reach it
hayaku naru kodou ni fure
How else can I know you're here?
koko ni iru dou kashikame ka?
The tiny flame deep within my heart..
kokoro no oku no chiisana
...begins to rely on you a little at a time...
kouen ni kimi o sugashita wa
...in anticipation of a world with clear skies...
zutsu mikomu sekai ga hare
...in the boundless tomorrow.
hirogaru yo ashita e
I didn't want to challenge her...
What are you looking at?
Cheer up!
Morning.
Hopeless inn.
Morning, employees of this hopeless inn.